Amal Clooney Outfits That Have Cemented Her As A Fashion Icon

Amal Clooney is a woman of many talents. Long before she married George Clooney, Amal had already established herself as an international human rights lawyer with more than a few high-profile clients under her belt. While her career is beyond impressive and the work she's done has literally made the world a better place, she's also established herself as a fashion icon. She's someone who never misses the mark with her outfits, has mastered the art of the red lip, and has proven that she knows the power of dressing appropriately for every occasion.

"Amal has caught the world's attention not just because she captured the seemingly uncatchable George Clooney, but because she's a fashion adventurer who always manages to strike the right tone, no matter where in the world she is," Bergdorf Goodman fashion director Linda Fargo told Vanity Fair in 2015, adding that Clooney's perfected how to be both appropriate and unpredictable. Proof of the latter can be found in Clooney's wedding day outfit: an ivory pantsuit by Stella McCartney with a matching wide-brimmed hat. Not only did Clooney look absolutely gorgeous, but the look put her on the short list of celebrity brides who wore pants to their own wedding.

Since stepping into the limelight due to her relationship with George, Clooney has wowed every step of the way. Whether she's on the red carpet with her husband or on an international stage discussing human rights, Clooney continues to stun. So much so that narrowing down the list of outfits that cemented her as a fashion icon was one heck of a feat.

When Amal and George Clooney got married in Venice in September 2014, like many celebrities who want to go big, the two made it a multi-day celebration. Just one day after officially tying the knot, the couple was spotted at Hotel Cipriani, and Amal was wearing an unforgettable long-sleeve, white lace minidress with a splash of colorful 3D flowers on the front. Like her wedding gown, this look was also by Oscar de la Renta. As Clooney told Vogue in 2014, when it comes to romance and elegance, only Oscar de la Renta will do. "I can't imagine anyone more able than Oscar to capture this mood in a dress," Clooney said of the designer and her wedding dress.

For her civil ceremony in Venice, Amal Clooney decided to keep things low-key by wearing an ivory jumpsuit by Stella McCartney. At five-foot-nine, Clooney can flawlessly pull off wide pants, especially after adding a heel to the equation. As she does with Oscar de la Renta, Clooney wears a lot of pieces by Stella McCartney. Not only because the two are friends, but because they share the same ethos: making the world better. "Stella is a great talent," Clooney told British Vogue in November 2020. "Her work is a reflection of herself: daring, instinctive, purposeful, ethical, and fun."

By 2016, Amal Clooney had really gotten the hang of living and dressing for the Hollywood lifestyle and all the red carpets that come with being married to George. For the world premiere of "Hail, Caesar!" in Los Angeles, Clooney wore a white and red minidress by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture and had her hair pinned up to create a faux bob. Although Clooney's hair transformation has been absolutely stunning and the long locks suit her perfectly, it's very different (and fun!) to see her rocking a bob — even if it's not real.

Amal Clooney may have been born in Beirut and raised in London, but she certainly knows how to own a New York sidewalk. While she may look photoshoot-ready, Clooney was simply caught by paparazzi on her way to work — that's how fashionably iconic she is. The black sweater, cropped black and white gingham pants, and red lace-appliquéd coat are by Altuzarra, and her white leather bag, which she carries quite often to and from work, is a Roger Vivier Pilgrim Du Jour top-handle tote. While some have downsized their bags since the 2010s, Clooney isn't afraid to embrace the oversized handbag comeback.

Long before butter yellow became the on-trend color you should have added to your 2025 summer outfits, Amal Clooney was rocking it on the red carpet in Cannes. For the premiere of "Money Monster" at the 69^th Festival de Cannes in 2016, Clooney wore a truly breathtaking butter yellow dress by Versace that literally made her look like a Greek goddess in its layers upon layers of chiffon. Always aware that less is more, Clooney kept her jewelry to a minimum, with thin dangling earrings and a matching bracelet. To complete her look, Clooney went with a bold red lip and just enough makeup around the eyes to give them the perfect amount of pop.

When Amal and George Clooney attended the César Film Awards in February 2017, Amal was already pregnant with the couple's fraternal twins, Ella and Alexander. Although throughout her pregnancy, Clooney proved to be a celebrity with iconic maternity fashion, it's her dress by Atelier Versace that was an absolute standout. With a strapless white bodice that gorgeously and seamlessly blended into a grey and black feathered hem, Clooney was the pure embodiment of class and elegance. So much so that husband George, although quite a looker himself and dapper in his tux, almost disappears next to her.

Because a film's photocall doesn't demand elevated attire like gowns and tuxedos, Amal Clooney took — at least for her — a somewhat casual route for the "Catch-22" photocall in May 2019. Both her green sequined top and embellished striped skirt are from the Spring 2018 Giambattista Valli collection. In keeping with the low-key occasion, Clooney completed her ensemble with silver heels, a satin clutch, and mauve lipstick. As usual, her long hair looked flawless, albeit windblown, in a rich shade of mahogany.

In July 2019, Amal Clooney attended the Global Conference on Press Freedom, and once again proved that fashion and protecting free speech can go hand-in-hand. Like she did for her civil ceremony in Venice back in 2014, Clooney wore another Stella McCartney pantsuit, and to break up the all-white ensemble, Clooney accessorized with a thin black belt and taupe suede heels. Although Clooney was all business in her mission that day, her fashion icon status was on full display.

Established in 2016 by Amal and George Clooney, the Clooney Foundation is an international human rights organization that provides free legal aid to those in over 40 countries whose rights to free speech and bodily autonomy are being infringed upon. Every year, the foundation hosts the Albie Awards, in which those who have defended justice are honored for their work. For the 2022 Albie Awards, Clooney attended in a full-length gold and ivory, tiered-fringe gown by Atelier Versace. While just as sophisticated as her other gowns, this particular design is more on the fun and glitzy side. Considering Clooney and her husband were hosting, that gives her every right to get as dolled up as she wants.

For the New York City premiere of her husband's newest film, "Ray Kelly," in September 2025, Amal Clooney arrived in a dark red velvet dress by Oscar de la Renta. Like other dresses Clooney has worn by the designer, this one also had 3D flowers that made up the entirety of the dress's skirt. Clooney's clutch matched perfectly, so it might be safe to assume that it was also an Oscar de la Renta design, and she completed the ensemble with gold heels. Because the dress already offers so much to see and fawn over, Clooney kept her makeup light, opting for a lipstick shade a touch above neutral.